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What are 5 symptoms of a sickle cell crisis?

What are 5 symptoms of a sickle cell crisis?

The five prominent symptoms are the sickle cells die easily, vision problems, pain crisis, swelling in hands and feet and delayed growth especially during puberty.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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What is sickle cell disease?

A group of disorders that cause red blood cells to become misshapen and break down.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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How to prevent your children from having sickle cell disease?

One cannot prevent sickle cell anemia during natural conception. However, if parents go for IVF then it can be prevented to a certain extent.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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What healthy food should a sickle cell patient take?

One is recommended to eat plenty of fruits and vegetables and pair them with whole grains, and protein foods (such as eggs, fish, chicken, meats, beans or tofu and nuts or seeds). Additionally focus on calcium-rich foods and beverages such as milk, yogurt, and cheese

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What is sickle cell anemia?

People who have sickle cell anemia inherit two faulty hemoglobin genes, called hemoglobin S, one from each parent. A person has sickle cell trait when the hemoglobin S gene is inherited from only one parent and a normal hemoglobin gene hemoglobin A, is inherited from the other.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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Is jaundice a symptom of sickle cell anemia?

Yes, mild jaundice is a symptom of sickle cell anemia.

Last updated on 19 May 2023

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